Rabada set to wait for opening chance despite rapid riseCAPE TOWN: The world’s top Test bowler Kagiso Rabada says it is his ambition to open the bowling for South Africa, but he will likely have to wait for his chance ahead of the second Test against India...
Former cricketers urge BCCI to back Olympics pushNEW DELHI: The MCC World Cricket Committee has asked the powerful Indian board to back the bid for the sport’s Olympics inclusion, saying it would greatly benefit the game. Cricket was last played at...
Ottis Gibson wants pace barrage to continueCAPE TOWN: If Ottis Gibson gets his way - and as coach and a selector he has a big say - South Africa will continue to challenge India with a four-pronged fast bowling attack in the two remaining Test...
Selectors recall Ahmad Shahzad for New Zealand T20IsLAHORE: Pakistan cricket selectors, headed by former Test captain Inzamamul Haq, Wednesday recalled right-handed opener Ahmad Shahzad to a 15-man named squad for the upcoming three-match Twety20I seri...
Kamran Akmal, Ahmad Shahzad to lead Lahore teamsISLAMABAD: Pakistan players Kamran Akmal and Ahmad Shahzad have been appointed captains of Lahore Blues and Lahore Whites, respectively for the forthcoming National One-day Cup. The event is scheduled...
Sami Aslam perplexed by non-selection in PSLISLAMABAD: Pakistan left-handed opener Sami Aslam reveals surprise on the decision of the six Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises for not picking him in the final squad for the third edition. Aslam...
Afghanistan youngster surpasses Don Bradman’s averageNEW DELHI: Cricketers may come and go, but the sport is yet to see another player of Sir Don Bradman’s class and caliber. The legendary Australian is most remembered for his Test average of 99.94. No...
England’s Root likely to be fit for opening ODI against AustraliaSYDNEY: England Test captain Joe Root is expected to be fit for Sunday’s one-day series opener against Australia in Melbourne as he continues to recover from the illness that saw him treated in hospit...
Amir Khan ends feud with Eddie HearnLONDON: British boxer Amir Khan has ended feud with his former rival Eddie Hearn, teaming up with him for a three-fight deal. According to British media, the Bolton-born fighter will have his first fi...
Muguruza suffers second injury withdrawal Down UnderSYDNEY: Garbine Muguruza’s preparations for next week’s Australian Open were thrown into disarray when the world number three pulled out of the Sydney International due to a leg injury on Wednesday. H...
National Basketball Championship commences todayLAHORE: Pakistan Army will defend their title in the National Basketball Championship which is commencing at the Sports Board Punjab Basketball Courts here from Thursday (today). Eight top teams have...
Djokovic back with a bangMELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic returned to competitive tennis with a bang on Wednesday, bringing a six-month spell on the sidelines to an end with a thumping 6-1 6-4 win over world number five Dominic Thie...
Manchester City’s Aguero heads last-gasp winner in semi first legMANCHESTER: Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero’s last-gasp header secured a 2-1 victory over Bristol City in their League Cup semi-final first leg on Tuesday after the second-tier side had frustrat...
Sabalenka upsets Zhang, Watson advancesHOBART: Belarus teen Aryna Sabalenka blasted top seed Zhang Shuai out of the Hobart International on Wednesday while former champion Heather Watson had a smooth ride to the quarter-finals with a 6-2 6...
Atletico and Valencia cruise into Copa del Rey quarterfinalsMADRID: Victor “Vitolo” Machin and Luciano Vietto scored on their starting debuts as Atletico Madrid and Valencia cruised into the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Tuesday. Vietto scored three times - in...
North Korea to attend Olympics in rival SouthSEOUL: North Korea will send its athletes to the Winter Olympics in the South, the rivals said Tuesday, after their first formal talks in more than two years following high tensions over Pyongyang’s n...
Burnley bring in Nkoudou on loan from SpursLONDON: Burnley have signed Tottenham Hotspur’s French winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou on loan until the end of the season, the Premier League clubs said on Tuesday. Nkoudou, 22, joined Spurs from Olympi...
Chelsea’s Christensen signs new long-term dealLONDON: Chelsea centre back Andreas Christensen has signed a new 4-1/2 year contract after impressive performances this season following a loan spell in Germany, the Premier League club said on Tuesda...
Stoke signs Austria defender Bauer from Rubin KazanLONDON: Stoke City may have sacked manager Mark Hughes at the weekend but on Tuesday they signed one of his transfer targets, Austria right back Moritz Bauer. The 25-year-old defender has joined the c...
Japanese canoeist faces life ban for spiking rival’s drinkTOKYO: A Japanese sprint canoeist is facing a life ban after admitting to spiking a rival’s drink with an anabolic steroid to scuttle his Olympic dreams, the Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday. Y...
Vice President Pence to lead USA delegation to Winter OlympicsWASHINGTON: Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence will lead the USA delegation to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, next month, a senior White House official said on Wed...
Football: Former Liverpool goalkeeper Lawrence dies at 77LIVERPOOL: Former Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence has died aged 77, the Merseyside club said on Wednesday. The Scot, affectionately known as “The Flying Pig” due to his ability to make spectacular...